Registered Manager - Children's Home

PSR Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Residential Home in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality, tailored care for children with learning disabilities and emotional & behavioral difficulties. The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility and ensure compliance with OFSTED standards while fostering a nurturing environment. With a competitive salary and performance-related bonus, this position promises both professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

20% performance-related bonus

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Stable and supportive team

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a management role within children's residential care.
• In-depth knowledge of OFSTED standards and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational and regulatory responsibility as the Registered Manager.
• Lead and develop a committed care team to deliver person-centred support.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Management

Safeguarding Practices

Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties (EBD)

Learning Disabilities

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Home (LD & EBD)
Manchester 46K - 50K + up to 20% Bonus Full-Time

Are you an experienced leader - or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up - with a passion for transforming the lives of children with learning disabilities and emotional & behavioural difficulties (EBD)?

We're recruiting a Registered Manager for a unique, specialist solo provision Children's Residential Home in Manchester, supporting a young person in a highly personalised setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, independent provider that prioritises quality, compassion, and tailored care - and offers you the autonomy to shape a service that genuinely puts the child first.

Role:

• Take full operational and regulatory responsibility as the Registered Manager of a small children's home.
• Lead and develop a committed care team to deliver consistent, therapeutic, person-centred support.
• Ensure high standards in line with Children's Homes Regulations, OFSTED requirements, and best practices in LD/EBD care.
• Design and oversee bespoke care plans that promote stability, development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external partners to achieve the best outcomes.

Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in a management role within children's residential care
  (Experienced Deputy Managers looking to step up are warmly encouraged to apply)
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities and EBD
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• In-depth knowledge of OFSTED standards and safeguarding practices
• A calm, compassionate leadership style and a drive to create a safe, nurturing home

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of c 50K + 20% performance-related bonus
• Full-time, permanent position with a stable and supportive team
• Autonomy to build a high-quality, child-focused service
• Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression

For a confidential discussion contact Solutions or apply online

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